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Parvez Elahi walks free after a year behind bars

• Reunites with family after being granted bail in illegal appointments case • Special court likely to indict him in the same case Published 22 May, 2024 07:04am

Over 500 more students repatriated from Bishkek

Many students express apprehensions that they might not be allowed to return to Kyrgyzstan to complete their degree. Updated 21 May, 2024 09:21am

Nawaz wants ex-judges in dock for his ouster

Says Imran joined "conspiracy" against him in 2014 despite meeting; Shehbaz becomes acting PML-N president for one week. Updated 19 May, 2024 07:58am

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi calls for inquiry into undeclared Dubai holdings

Says taxes paid on all properties in his wife’s name. Updated 17 May, 2024 10:15am

Punjab ‘allays’ fears over defamation law

Opposition questions haste in legislation; Lahore Press Club president says CM on "dictatorial path". Published 16 May, 2024 07:12am

Shehbaz quits, paves way for Nawaz to be ‘N’ president again

LAHORE: Prime Minis­ter Shehbaz Sharif has resigned as PML-N president to pave the way for his elder brother, Nawaz... Published 14 May, 2024 06:31am

FIA shifts focus on ‘fraudulent’ work visas

Move follows busting of human smuggling network in Romania; air route through Central Asia becoming increasingly popular. Published 08 May, 2024 07:59am

Nawaz opts for deliberation amid wheat crisis probe

Decision made to let PM Shehbaz handle the matter. Published 07 May, 2024 07:32am

Govt ‘reluctant’ to dig deep into wheat scam

Shehbaz vows to "protect interests of farmers", tells officials to address grievances in 4 days; govt spokesperson blames caretakers for crisis. Updated 05 May, 2024 08:03am

Body to regulate ‘unbridled’ social media set up

• NCCIA to replace FIA in tackling cybercrimes • Agency will have sweeping powers to police cyberspace • FIA official voices con Published 04 May, 2024 07:00am

PTI ready to hold talks with ‘real’ stakeholders, says Senator Shibli Faraz

PTI’s "real intentions" exposed, says PML-N. Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:44am

Call for parties to stop ‘renting themselves’ to establishment

BNP-M's Sanaullah Baloch says everyone knows parliament has no power while PPP's Nafisa Shah says "we should not be acting as rubber stamps". Updated 28 Apr, 2024 11:43am

Nawaz set to take up PML-N reins from Shehbaz

• Rana Sanaullah says Nawaz being made president again to ‘undo injustice’ of 2017 • Hopes former prime minister’s leadershi Published 27 Apr, 2024 06:29am

Punjab CM Maryam’s uniformed appearance at parade causes a stir

Opposition criticises move; Punjab police say rules allow chief ministers to don uniform for formal occasions. Updated 26 Apr, 2024 10:43am

Ready to share tech prowess with Pakistan, says Iran President Raisi

US warns Pakistan to keep "sanctions" in mind amid trade talks with Iran. Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:53am

Nawaz Sharif heads to China for low-key visit

Media reports suggest visit is of "personal nature" to undergo a “medical check-up”. Published 23 Apr, 2024 07:38am

Heads of CAA and PSB changed

Govt has already announced outsourcing airports in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi in a bid to attract foreign direct investment. Updated 20 Apr, 2024 11:57am

‘Evidence of Indian role in attack on Sarabjit’s killer’

Interior minister says definite conclusion to be reached after probe; calls Bahawalnagar incident ‘fight between brothers’ Published 16 Apr, 2024 07:53am

2,400 Indian Sikhs transported to Hassanabdal by special train

Visiting Sikh group leaders stress hassle-free visa process for Sikh pilgrims. Published 14 Apr, 2024 06:41am

Five officials face action for Bisham negligence

LAHORE: Prime Mini­ster Shehbaz Sharif has ordered action against five senior police officers over negligence and... Published 07 Apr, 2024 07:13am